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Republic Bank Ghana

Ghanaian financial institution launching insurance products and supporting affordable housing initiatives and SME development programs.

2026-05-092026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Republic Bank Ghana, in partnership with Enterprise Life Assurance, has launched three enhanced insurance products aimed at providing customers with greater financial protection and improved benefits.

    Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life launch enhanced insurance products for customers
  3. Joy Online

    Republic Bank Ghana and the Multimedia Group Limited have formalised a three-year partnership, with Republic Bank becoming the new title sponsor of the JoyNews Habitat Fair.

    Photos: Republic Bank, The Multimedia Group sign 3-year deal to launch JoyNews Habitat Fair partnership
  4. Joy Online

    Managing Director of Republic Bank Ghana, Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, has identified affordability as the major challenge confronting Ghana’s housing sector, rather than the availability of housing units.

    Housing affordability, not supply is Ghana’s biggest challenge – Managing Director of Republic Bank
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    SIC Insurance declined by 4.33 per cent, Societe Generale Ghana fell by 2.86 per cent, Republic Bank Ghana dropped by 2.78 per cent, and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated lost 2.03 per cent.

    GSE trading value jumps 251% on MTN dominance
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited (GTFCL), in collaboration with the Republic Bank Ghana, has successfully organised the maiden edition of SME Connect, a capacity-building and business linkage program aimed at equipping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge, s

    GTFCL hosts SME Connect to drive business growth and expand market access
  8. June 2026
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Several banks – including GCB Bank, Access Bank, CAL Bank, Republic Bank Ghana, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and Societe Generale Ghana – have recorded significant gains this year.

    Investor participation broadens, gains moderate but bull market remains intact
  10. May 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    Students and staff of Taviefe Senior High School can now heave a sigh of relief following the commissioning of a mechanised solar-powered borehole by Republic Bank Ghana to address the school’s long-standing water crisis.

    Taviefe Senior High School Gets Solar-Powered Borehole
  12. Joy Online

    He announced that SHC had entered into mortgage partnership agreements with Republic Bank Ghana and Ecobank Ghana Limited to support prospective homeowners.

    “People expect results” – Mamponghene urges gov’t to deliver Green City project
  13. President Mahama breaks ground for 1,067-unit housing project

    1. Joy Online

      He explained that the revolving fund would involve government, organised labour, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust and Republic Bank Ghana partnering to finance housing development.

      President Mahama breaks ground for 1,067-unit Green City Housing project in Ashanti Region
    2. Joy Online

      He explained that the revolving fund would involve government, organised labour, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust and Republic Bank Ghana partnering to finance housing development.

      Mahama breaks ground for 1,067-unit Green City Housing project in Ashanti Region
Business

Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life launch insurance products

The News

Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life Assurance have launched three enhanced insurance products—Enhanced Funeral Finance Plan Unlimited, Family Income Security Plan, and Enhanced Educare—to provide customers with greater financial protection and support during critical periods.

21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life launch insurance products

    Republic Bank Ghana and Enterprise Life Assurance have launched three enhanced insurance products—Enhanced Funeral Finance Plan Unlimited, Family Income Security Plan, and Enhanced Educare—to provide customers with greater financial protection and support during critical periods.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Republic Bank sponsors national JoyNews Habitat Fair for three years

    Republic Bank Ghana and the Multimedia Group Limited have formalised a three-year partnership in which Republic Bank becomes title sponsor of the JoyNews Habitat Fair, a housing and property-focused initiative that will be held in Accra, Kumasi and Ho this year.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana housing crisis rooted in affordability, not shortage

    Republic Bank Ghana's Managing Director has identified affordability as Ghana's main housing challenge rather than supply, citing low household incomes, high borrowing costs, and land litigation as key barriers despite a housing deficit estimated at 1.8 million units in 2015. He stressed that closing the gap requires coordinated effort from government, financial institutions, developers and other housing sector stakeholders.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. GSE trading value surges 251% on MTN Ghana dominance

    Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange rose sharply in the week ended July 31, 2026, with share value jumping 251 per cent to GH¢168.92 million, largely driven by MTN Ghana transactions which accounted for 77.7 per cent of total value traded.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 15 July

  1. GTFCL launches SME Connect program for enterprise growth

    The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, in collaboration with Republic Bank Ghana, held the inaugural SME Connect program at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, designed to equip small and medium enterprises with knowledge, skills, and partnerships for growth and market access. The event brought together board members, government representatives, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for enterprise expansion.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange gains 52.84% year-to-date in May

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Taviefe Senior High School receives solar-powered borehole from bank

    Republic Bank Ghana commissioned a mechanised solar-powered borehole at Taviefe Senior High School to address the school's water crisis. The Volta Regional Minister noted the region requires about 900 boreholes to meet demand for potable water and called on other corporate institutions to support communities and institutions facing water challenges.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 10 May

  1. Mamponghene urges delivery of Kumasi green city housing project

    The Mamponghene, representing the Asantehene, has called on the government and State Housing Company Limited to complete the Dedesua Green City Affordable Housing Project in Kumasi, warning that Ghanaians expect results rather than unfulfilled promises. The Asantehene released over 200 acres of land to the government 16 years ago for the project, which had stalled under successive administrations.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Mahama launches 1,067-unit affordable housing project in Ashanti

    President John Mahama broke ground for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, which aims to deliver 1,067 residential units on 200 acres to address Ghana's estimated housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The project, undertaken by State Housing Company Limited, is presented as part of efforts to tackle housing shortages and promote sustainable urban development.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. President Mahama breaks ground for 1,067-unit housing project

    President John Dramani Mahama cut sod for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, a 1,067-unit development on 200 acres aimed at providing affordable housing and addressing Ghana's housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The President cited rising urbanisation, land values, construction costs, and limited access to financing as drivers of the housing crisis.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama launches GH¢3 billion housing fund for public sector workers

    President John Mahama announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, with a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships involving government, organised labour, and financial institutions including SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will access mortgages repayable over 15 to 20 years to purchase homes constructed by state-owned housing developers.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. President Mahama announces affordable housing scheme for public sector workers

    President Mahama has announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, supported by a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships between government, organised labour, financial institutions, SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will be able to acquire homes through mortgage packages with repayment periods of 15 to 20 years.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

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